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Four-Hand Cribbage

Game Type

Cribbage

Age

Kids, Adults

Players

2, 3

Deck

Standard

The players draw for partners and first deal. The player with the highest card deals, and the two highest and two lowest cards designate partners. Five cards are dealt to each player, one at a time. Each player puts one card into the crib, which belongs to the dealer. The rest of the rules of play are as in Three-Hand Cribbage.

Scores made by partners are combined in a running total, and one player for each side should be appointed to keep the score. Game is 121 points.